The 1998 Harley-Davidson Flhtc has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 55,013 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system. Last updated July 5, 2026.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: FL TOURING MOTORCYCLES. A LOSS OF ELECTRICAL POWER THROUGH THE IGNITION SWITCH CAN OCCUR DUE TO EXCESSIVE CURRENT AND OTHER FACTORS.
THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE THE ENGINE TO FAIL TO START, OPERATE ERRATICALLY, OR STALL.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE IGNITION SWITCH/CIRCUIT BREAKER AND INSTALL A RELAY KIT.
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.
“The rear rim, pn# 0204-0369 has a recall that I had the honor of purchasing. When we took the hardware off from it I noticed there were 3 broken spokes on it. Which is in direct association with the recall. But I was told it was not in the recall date.”
“Consumer contacted the dealer regarding recall notice 98v158000, manufacturer's recall 091. Dealer states parts are not available, consumer has contacted the dealer on a number of occasions in which the dealer stated parts were not in.*ak consumer contacted the dealer motor cycle fixed.*et”
“Original and replacement luggage rack tour box broke, causing passenger to fall from motorcycle. Manufcturer and dealer have been notified.*ak”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1998 Harley-Davidson Flhtc as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.